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$36,611 GS-6 Step 1 in Rest of U.S. (2017)
$47,598 GS-6 Step 10 in Rest of U.S. (2017)
+$4,792 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-6 pay table for Rest of U.S.

Each step below already includes the 15.06% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $36,611 $1,408.12 $17.54 +$4,792
Step 2 $37,832 $1,455.08 $18.13 +$4,952
Step 3 $39,053 $1,502.04 $18.71 +$5,112
Step 4 $40,273 $1,548.96 $19.30 +$5,271
Step 5 $41,494 $1,595.92 $19.88 +$5,431
Step 6 $42,715 $1,642.88 $20.47 +$5,591
Step 7 $43,936 $1,689.85 $21.05 +$5,751
Step 8 $45,156 $1,736.77 $21.64 +$5,910
Step 9 $46,377 $1,783.73 $22.22 +$6,070
Step 10 $47,598 $1,830.69 $22.81 +$6,230
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Rest of U.S. pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $31,819
  • Rest of U.S. GS-6 Step 1 $36,611
  • Locality add-on +$4,792
  • Adjustment percent 15.06%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $41,368
  • Rest of U.S. GS-6 Step 10 $47,598

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-6 in Rest of U.S.: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2017, the Rest of U.S. pay area adds a 15.06% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in Rest of U.S.

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns roughly $1,408 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,831. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2017 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-6 Rest of U.S. page.

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GS-6 in Rest of U.S. questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Rest of U.S.?
    In 2017, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns $36,611 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $47,598. This is 15.06% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 in Rest of U.S.?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Rest of U.S. in 2017, it is 15.06%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,792 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in Rest of U.S.?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns roughly $1,408 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.